- Cost of Living
- Poland
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- Wrocław
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Wrocław (Poland) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wrocław (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 zł (Php335) | Php293 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16.21 zł (Php206) | Php143 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.81 zł (Php99) | Php91 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.79 zł (Php35) | Php71 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | 7.11 zł (Php90) | Php67 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.55 zł (Php58) | Php54 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.58 zł (Php134) | Php74 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 zł (Php44) | Php128 | 66% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30 zł (Php29) | Php104 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.84 zł (Php36) | Php42 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (Php316) | Php488 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 zł (Php69) | Php56 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.74 zł (Php35) | Php48 | 28% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Wrocław (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,939 zł (Php37,291) | Php47,941 | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 zł (Php5,813) | Php6,393 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 60 zł (Php764) | Php2,489 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,250 zł (Php28,550) | Php39,300 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 403 zł (Php5,118) | Php5,800 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18.75 zł (Php238) | Php110 | 117% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14.08 zł (Php179) | Php109 | 64% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Wrocław (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 261 zł (Php3,314) | Php2,418 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 119 zł (Php1,506) | Php1,800 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 240 zł (Php3,051) | Php4,000 | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 242 zł (Php3,064) | Php3,313 | 8% |
| Transportation | 15% | ||
| Transportation in Wrocław (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,344 zł (Php930,653) | Php1,164,290 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.70 zł (Php72) | Php49 | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (Php1,066) | Php643 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 33 zł (Php417) | Php133 | 214% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Wrocław (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 16.08 zł (Php204) | Php132 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17.33 zł (Php220) | Php143 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.07 zł (Php128) | Php81 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.94 zł (Php151) | Php116 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 zł (Php59) | Php77 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.45 zł (Php82) | Php83 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł (Php276) | Php247 | 12% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Wrocław (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 zł (Php537) | Php792 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (Php505) | Php376 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 83 zł (Php1,049) | Php2,891 | 64% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 107 zł (Php1,353) | Php2,050 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15.40 zł (Php195) | Php198 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 9.20 zł (Php117) | Php123 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.64 zł (Php84) | Php61 | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 602 zł (Php7,635) | Php7,854 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (Php3.83) | Php6.70 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 120 zł (Php1,523) | Php2,364 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.37 zł (Php157) | Php47 | 232% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,583 prices entered by 402 different people.
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